Tag: #NationalSecurity
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TRAIN HARD OR LOSE: ARMY SAYS PREPARATION IS THE REAL WEAPON
In modern warfare, it’s not just firepower — it’s fitness, skill, and readiness that decide who wins. The Nigerian Army has sent a clear message to its troops: the battlefield rewards only the prepared. Speaking at the Guards Brigade competition in Abuja, Adewale Adekeye stressed that continuous, realistic training is the backbone of military success…
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LOCK IT DOWN: NIGERIA STEPS UP FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL ARMS
From porous borders to hidden workshops, illegal weapons are slipping through but authorities say the era of “missing guns” is about to end. Nigeria is tightening the screws on illicit arms — and this time, it’s bringing stronger storage and global backup to the fight. The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and…
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FOREST SWEEP: TROOPS SMASH BANDIT CAMPS, SEIZE FAMILIES, CRIPPLE OPERATIONS
Deep in Bauchi’s forests, the military just dealt bandits a heavy blow, camps flattened, logistics gone, and escape routes cut off. The Nigerian Army has ramped up its offensive in Bauchi, storming terrorist hideouts and dismantling key operations in the Dajin Madam forest. Working alongside the Office of the National Security Adviser, troops from the…
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INSIDE THE SHADOW FILE: ISRAEL INDICTS WOMAN OVER ALLEGED IRAN SPY MISSION
A digital handler, secret photos, and sensitive sites — what looked like quiet routine life has now exploded into a serious espionage case. Authorities in Israel have filed an indictment against a woman accused of spying for Iran in a case that’s raising fresh security concerns. The suspect, Shomou Abed, an Arab-Israeli from Nazareth, was…
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FOREST SECURITY SERVICE LAUNCHES COUNTER-TERROR UNIT
Nigeria’s forests are getting a new security boost as a specialised unit steps in to tackle banditry and kidnapping head-on. The Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS) has unveiled a new Counter-Terrorism Unit aimed at strengthening security in rural and forested communities. At the inauguration in Abuja, NFSS leadership said the unit will focus on intelligence…
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TROOPS BUST 18 TERROR SUPPLIERS IN BORNO CRACKDOWN
A major breakthrough in the fight against insurgency—troops intercept suspects allegedly fueling Boko Haram’s operations. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested 18 suspected logistics suppliers accused of delivering goods to Boko Haram in Borno State. The suspects were intercepted en route to Gubio and Gudumbali, areas known as terrorist strongholds. According to the military,…
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TINUBU RALLIES GOVERNORS ON SECURITY AS GLOBAL CRISIS THREATENS ECONOMY
President warns of rising insecurity and fresh economic pressure, calls for united action to protect Nigerians. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged state governors to step up collaboration with the Federal Government as Nigeria faces rising security challenges and potential economic strain from global tensions. Speaking on Sunday at an Eid-el-Fitr gathering in Lagos with…
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COAS COMMENDS TROOPS FOR COURAGE, SACRIFICE IN PLATEAU SECURITY OPERATIONS
Nigeria’s army chief has praised frontline soldiers for their resilience and sacrifice in the ongoing battle against insecurity in Plateau State. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has lauded troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace for their dedication and courage in ongoing security operations. Shaibu gave the commendation during…
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EID-EL-FITR: ARMY CHIEF URGES TROOPS TO STAY UNITED, DISCIPLINED
As soldiers mark Eid, the Chief of Army Staff is calling for renewed commitment, unity, and resilience in defending the nation. The Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, has extended Eid-el-Fitr greetings to Nigerian Army personnel and their families, urging them to remain disciplined, united, and committed to national service. In his goodwill message, Shaibu…
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MAIDUGURI BLASTS: NYCN BACKS SERVICE CHIEFS’ RELOCATION, CALLS FOR TOUGHER SECURITY
In the wake of deadly explosions in Maiduguri, the National Youth Council of Nigeria has thrown its weight behind the Federal Government’s decision to move service chiefs to the frontline—calling it a strong step, but not enough on its own. Reacting to the attacks that claimed over 20 lives, NYCN, through its Interim Chairman Buhari…
